Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Application changed. Performance Criteria changed. Foundation Skills made explicit. Range of Conditions removed, and relevant information moved to Assessment Requirements. Assessment Requirements clarified Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply basic knowledge of propulsion and power plant selection for aeroplanes and rotary wing aircraft, piston engines and propellers/rotors, turbo prop, gas turbines and gas turbine/rotor.
The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).
Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Competency Field
Aeronautical engineering
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Research and evaluate the types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant and their relative advantages and disadvantages |
1.1 Identify the types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant and compare in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages 1.2 Identify the types of propeller and compare in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages 1.3 Compare turbojet and turbofan performance in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages 1.4 Identify maintenance requirements for aircraft power plants |
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2. Apply basic power plant and propulsion system selection processes |
2.1 Determine appropriate type of power plant according to required aeroplane use and performance characteristics 2.2 Select an appropriate type of propulsion system 2.3 Determine appropriate type of power plant according to required rotary wing aircraft use and performance characteristics |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
- Reading skills to interpret maintenance documentation, procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Writing skills to complete documentation and reports
- Numeracy skills to interpret and communicate data and technical information.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371
